Vote Result

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Vote on a motion to invoke cloture on a confirmation of President Donald Trump's nomination of Rex W. Tillerson to be Secretary of State.

Highlights:

The presiding officer invoked the constitutional or "nuclear" option, allowing the cloture vote to pass with a simple majority.

Note:

NOTE: INVOKING CLOTURE REQUIRES A 3/5 MAJORITY OF THE SENATE. IT IS NOT A VOTE ON THE PASSAGE OF THE PIECE OF LEGISLATION, BUT LIMITS FURTHER DEBATE TO 30 HOURS. CLOTURE IS TYPICALLY USED TO END A FILIBUSTER. A FAILED CLOTURE VOTE OFTEN PREVENTS THE LEGISLATION FROM EVER COMING TO A VOTE.